#WorldSuicidePreventionDay provides a dedicated time to come together with passion and strength to address this difficult topic. We can all benefit from honest conversations about mental health and suicide, because just one conversation can change a life.

Had a wonderful time at Carol Alvarado Senior Fall Fiesta! 🪅 It was great to see so many come out and enjoy the event.

Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people.

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. We remember the lives lost and honor the heroes who stood tall in the face of tragedy. We will never forget. #911Anniversary

***SJC ALERT*** URGENT SJC Central remains under shelter in place due to pipeline fire. No fire on campus. Remain in place if on campus. Do not come to Central.

Crews are responding to a pipeline fire near Spencer Hwy. Please avoid the area. The winds are calm & not sending fumes in any certain direction. Sen. Carol Alvarado, Rep. Briscoe Cain & I are in contact with each other & we will update you as soon as we have more information.

An evacuation and cooling center has opened at the East Harris County Activity Center at 7340 Spencer Highway in Pasadena for those affected by the fire.

Disgusting. There is no other way to describe how Republican leaders talk about immigrants - real people. People that we know, people that are recognized as upstanding members of the community, and people that call Texas home. Gov. Greg Abbott, I will always stand up against hate.

The U.S. Constitution says that no State shall “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” FULL STOP.

The Equal Rights Amendment was a historic step toward ensuring equality under the law for all, regardless of sex. #TexasRepublicans aim to drag our country back decades. It’s time to choose progress over regression. #WeWillNotGoBack

Yesterday was a full day in DC! Thank you, Marcus Ceniceros, for the opportunity to serve as a panelist for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) discussion on 'Driving Local Change: Insights from Leaders Building Coalitions in Their Communities.'

Last night, I had the honor of attending a Hispanic Heritage Month reception at The White House alongside Congresswoman Garcia, Senator Alvarado, Councilmember Castillo, Commissioner Garcia, and many others. Many thanks to Congresswoman Garcia for her warm hospitality!